Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Related:
Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & Greenhouse
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Helpers--Production Workers
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Textile Winding, Twisting, & Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Work Activities
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Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
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Set charges of explosives to split rock.
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Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
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Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
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Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
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Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
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Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
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Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
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Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
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Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education No formal educational credential
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training Less than 1 month on-the-job training
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Dependability
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Independence
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Integrity
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Social Orientation
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Attention to Detail
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Concern for Others
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Wedges
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Power saws
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Pneumatic hammer
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Demolition hammers
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Cold chisels
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